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- By Dan Davis
The Fabricators and Manufacturers Association’s board chair provides a look at his tenure and some of the reasons why he enjoys the role so much.
- From the Fabrinomics Newsletter
Dynamic Pricing Affects the Energy World
The energy sector is always volatile and lively. There are economic motivators as well as geopolitics, government mandates, and weather. Fuel is the ultimate inelastic good; its price has very little to do with short-term demand. If the price of gas at the pump changes, the consumer doesn’t react much. How can they? They grumble …
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- From The Fabricator
How to set a press brake backgauge manually
- By Steve Benson
- Apr 18, 2024
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- Industry News
- Omco Solar opens second Alabama manufacturing facility
- Zekelman Industries to invest $120 million in Arkansas expansion
- HGG Profiling Equipment names area sales manager
- Master Steel expands in South Carolina
- Benteler announces $21 million Louisiana expansion
- Wilson Tool names CCO
- L3Harris to create 80 jobs in Virginia
- Brushless copper tubing cutter adjusts to ODs up to 2-1/8 in.
- Mid Atlantic Machinery regional sales manager retires
- Economic activity predicted to be steady as workforce expansion slows, says report
- Podcasting
- Podcast:
- The Fabricator Podcast
- Published:
- 04/16/2024
- Running Time:
- 63:29
In this episode of The Fabricator Podcast, Caleb Chamberlain, co-founder and CEO of OSH Cut, discusses his company’s...
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- From The Fabricator
Hypertherm Associates implements Rapyuta Robotics AMRs in warehouse
- Apr 18, 2024
- Materials Handling
- News Release
Hanover, N.H.-based Hypertherm Associates, a manufacturer of industrial cutting systems and software, has implemented Rapyuta Robotics pick-assist autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in its warehousing operation.
- From The Fabricator
Netform announces merger with Vickers Engineering
- Apr 18, 2024
- Shop Management
- News Release
Netform, a Torque Capital Group portfolio company, has completed its merger with Vickers Engineering Inc.
- From The Fabricator
Finishing machine performs multiple processes with rapid media changeover
- Apr 18, 2024
- Finishing
- Product Release
Mid Atlantic Machinery has introduced the Finishline Oxy 2550 5D finishing system.
- From The Fabricator
Wheel line expanded to accommodate heavy-duty industries
- Apr 17, 2024
- Materials Handling
- Product Release
Hamilton Caster has announced the expansion of its Nylast wheel line to include sizes up to 24 in. dia., tripling its current load capacity of the series.
- From The Fabricator
Protomet to expand manufacturing presence in Tennessee
- Apr 16, 2024
- Shop Management
- News Release
Protomet Corp., a Loudon, Tenn.-based firm offering design, engineering, and manufacturing services to the automotive, boating, and homeland security sectors, has announced it will establish operations in Rockwood, Tenn. The $25 million project, which involves the acquisition and retrofit of...
International Pipe announces asset purchase of Big Bear Pipe & Steel
- Apr 16, 2024
- Tube and Pipe Production
- News Release
International Pipe, Oklahoma City, has announced the asset purchase of Big Bear Pipe & Steel, formerly known as R.B. Jacobson Inc., located in Hesperia, Calif.
BLM GROUP appoints Intermountain regional manager
- Apr 16, 2024
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- News Release
BLM GROUP USA, a manufacturer of tube and flat sheet processing equipment in Novi, Mich., has hired Jeremy George as its Intermountain regional sales manager covering Utah, Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico.
- From The Fabricator
Gema welcomes controller
- Apr 16, 2024
- Finishing
- News Release
Indianapolis-based powder coating equipment manufacturer Gema USA Inc. has added Alicia Czyszczon as controller.
3D laser tube cutting system available in 3, 4, or 5 kW
- Apr 16, 2024
- Laser Cutting
- Product Release
BLM GROUP USA has introduced the LT12 lasertube system for cutting light and heavy tubes and profiles up to 305 mm dia.
- From The Fabricator
Hyster recognizes Dealers of Distinction for 2023
- Apr 15, 2024
- Materials Handling
- News Release
Lift truck manufacturer Hyster Co., Greenville, N.C., has announced the recipients of its 2023 Dealer of Distinction Award, recognizing individual dealer performance and success during the year.
- From The Welder
ESAB unveils Texas facility renovation
- Apr 15, 2024
- Arc Welding
- News Release
ESAB held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open its newly renovated facility in Denton, Texas.
- From The Fabricator
Hess Ornamental Iron expands capabilities with new Pennsylvania headquarters
- Apr 15, 2024
- Shop Management
- News Release
Hess Ornamental Iron, a commercial and residential metal fabrication and repair company offering custom railings, stairs, fences, and gates, has moved its headquarters from Windsor, Pa., to a new 19,213-sq.-ft. facility in Red Lion, Pa. The relocation expands the company’s commercial fabrication capabilities and is expected to create 15 to 20 jobs. “The new facility will allow our team to optimize project schedules, increase production, and expand our commercial stairs, railings and miscellaneous metals capabilities,” said Hess Ornamental Iron owner Scott Hess. The new location also includes a showroom, that highlights a variety of residential and commercial products and capabilities. It is open to the public for walk-in visits Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Corrosion-inhibiting coating can be peeled off after use
- Apr 15, 2024
- Shop Management
- Product Release
Cortec offers VpCI-372 water-based, corrosion-inhibiting coating that can be applied directly to metal for protection in sheltered conditions.
- From The Fabricator
Dynamic Metal blossoms with each passing year
- By Dan Davis
- Apr 12, 2024
- Shop Management
- Article
Rose petals of the metal variety marked the path for Scott Hartrick’s career choice as a metal fabricator.
- From The Fabricator
Metal fabrication management: A guide for new supervisors
- By Mark Ernst
- Apr 12, 2024
- Shop Management
- Article
Skilled people in the shop underwent significant training and mentoring to become as good as they are. The same should hold true for shop supervisors.
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